Speaking to the clubs official website, he said: “I am very proud to have formed part of the club’s history and to have given my all. I am grateful to the club for my eight years as a player and the three as manager, I am privileged.”

Sunday’s opponents Eibar have enjoyed a brilliant season as they sit ninth in the table, but the 47-year-old is fully confident his men will pick the vital three points.

He added: “It will be tough because Eibar are playing for their highest league finish in the top flight and the way they play, pressuring high up the field, will make things difficult.